The 2nd of April is a significant day in Indian cricket history, as it marks the anniversary of India’s victory in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. On this day, India defeated Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to claim their second World Cup title, 28 years after their first triumph under Kapil Dev‘s captaincy in 1983.Explore Harbhajan Singh‘s revelation on a forgotten 2011 World Cup performance.
In the final, India chased down Sri Lanka‘s total of 274 with six wickets in hand, thanks to crucial contributions from Gautam Gambhir, who scored 97, and MS Dhoni, who famously finished the game with a six to remain unbeaten on 91. This victory was particularly special as it was India’s first World Cup win on home soil, making them the first team to achieve this feat in the history of cricket.
The 2011 World Cup final is remembered for various standout performances, including Yuvraj Singh’s all-round display throughout the tournament, where he scored 362 runs and took 15 wickets, earning him the Player of the Tournament award. Sachin Tendulkar‘s quest for a World Cup victory was also fulfilled, as he was part of the winning team in his sixth and final World Cup appearance.
Harbhajan talks about Virat Kohli innings
Reflecting on the historic win, former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised Virat Kohli’s crucial innings in the final, stating that Kohli’s partnership with Gambhir was pivotal in stabilizing the innings after the early loss of two wickets.
Talking on Star Sports, Harbhajan said, “Virat Kohli’s innings in 2011 World Cup Final was very crucial, when we lost two quick wickets & he played an important innings and made brilliant partnership, no one talked about that innings more but that was very crucial”.
Social media platforms were abuzz with cricket fans and enthusiasts celebrating the anniversary of India’s triumph in 2011. Many users took to Twitter and other platforms to express their joy and pride in India’s victory, highlighting the significance of the day in Indian cricket history.
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